Former India captain Kapil Dev says India’s current struggles against spin are linked to what he describes as an overpacked white-ball schedule, with too many T20 and ODI matches. Speaking on the issue, he argues that the balance of fixtures is leaving players with insufficient exposure to the conditions and demands of facing spin in longer formats.
Kapil Dev calls for elite players to spend more time in domestic red-ball cricket, advocating participation in three- to four-day games. He says this would help develop skills for tackling spinners more effectively and would also create stronger pathways for younger players to learn from experienced domestic cricketers.
Both sources present the same core claim from Kapil Dev and focus on the need for more first-class-style playing time. The reporting does not cite specific match data or provide counterpoints from other figures, instead centering on his scheduling critique and proposed solution through more multi-day cricket.
